Wife Of UK Of Prime Minister Tony Blair • Emphasizing
That Judges And Courts Protect Against Abuses By The
Executive Branch • Warns That Governments May Seriously
Dilute Citizen Rights • Under The Guise Of Fighting
Terrorism
Leading Human Rights Attorney • Cherie Blair 62 • Sez:
"Nothing I say here could possibly be construed as making
light of these horrific acts of violence, or of the responsibility
imposed on the UK and other governments to keep the
public safe..."
"At the same time, it is all too easy for us to respond to such
terror in a way which undermines commitment to our most
deeply held values and convictions and which cheapens our
right to call ourselves a civilized nation. The Government,
even in times when there is a threat to national security,
must act strictly in accordance with the law"
"In our troubled times, where terrorism, division and
suspicion of others, are the order of the day, this role for
judges is perhaps more vital than ever before"
She Added • It Is Up To The Judiciary To:
"act as guardians of the weakest, poorest and most
marginalized members of society against the hurly-burly of
majoritarian politics"
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